The Deverons was the name of the first band I was in. A number of these t-shirts were given to me years ago by a couple who have attended many of my shows. I still wear them onstage occasionally.
I’m thankful today, on Mother’s Day and every day, that I had the mother I did. She made my life more than special and gave me every part of herself. I miss her now and always will.
Just over two weeks till rehearsals start for the Canadian leg of the Guess Who tour. Really looking forward to getting back on the road with Randy and the band. First stops are Moncton, NB and Halifax, NS before working our way west.
This was taken in October of ‘65. Just a few months before I got the call to join The Guess Who
“Tears Are Not Enough” was recorded at Manta Sound Studios in downtown Toronto. The song—a charity single recorded by a group of Canadian artists under the name Northern Lights—was released 41 years ago today. This photo is fr
Have to say, it certainly isn’t all glamour out there on the road.
Who remembers the spiral note books and the binders, as they are called Canada? Anyone have one of these?
Today, on National Record Store Day, I am reminded that even before I ever went to kindergarten, I was fascinated by records. My mom had a collection of 78s by various artists, and she would play some of them for me before she went to work in the mor
Still have this shirt. It was the same one I wore on the So Long, Bannatyne album cover.
This must have been one of those ‘prerequisite’ photoshoots—taken just after I joined The Guess Who. My cousin, Jim Crooks, was the photographer.
It feels good to be back on the road with Randy and the band. We’re preparing for the shows ahead and looking forward to kicking things off in Moncton in May.